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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-45259
CVE-2021-45259:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An Invalid pointer reference vulnerability exists in gpac 1.1.0 via the gf_svg_node_del function, which causes a segmentation fault and application crash (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). The issue is related to NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476) and occurs when the gf_svg_node_del function is called, leading to an invalid pointer reference that results in a segmentation fault (NVD, GitHub Issue).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, affecting the availability of the system. The impact is limited to denial of service with no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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